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Sep 16, 2026

North Korea declares nuclear status 'irreversible' after IAEA resolution criticizing weapons program

Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, rejected a UN atomic agency resolution criticizing Pyongyang's nuclear program, calling the country's nuclear-armed status 'absolute' and 'irreversible.' North Korea accused the IAEA of double standards and cited US-led military buildup as justification for expanding its nuclear arsenal.

Sep 16, 2026·5 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪Kim Yo Jong called international expectations for North Korea's denuclearisation the "silly talk" of "idiots" in a statement released on September 17, 2026.
  • ▪Kim Yo Jong accused the International Atomic Energy Agency of double standards and a biased viewpoint following its resolution criticizing North Korea's nuclear weapons program.
  • ▪North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles from the Wonsan area on September 12, 2026, as part of a joint firepower attack drill.

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Arms control & disarmament1North Korea nuclear program1Nuclear proliferation1

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